Africa’s Water Towers Under Threat as the Globe Marks World Water Day
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (BG) — Africa is sounding the alarm over shrinking glaciers and worsening water scarcity across the continent as...
L’autrice camerounaise Hemley Boum remporte le Prix des 5 Continents 2025
Hemley Boum gagne le Prix des 5 Continents 2025 pour son roman sur l'exil familial.
Tanzania Launches Initiative to Strengthen Emergency Care System
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania (BG) — Tanzania has launched a new initiative to improve its emergency response system as the...
Côte d’Ivoire : création d’une réserve naturelle de 49 hectares à Rubino
Le gouvernement ivoirien crée une réserve de 49 hectares pour préserver la biodiversité et stimuler l'écotourisme local.
Cameroon Moves to Tackle Maternal Mortality with New Health Strategy
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (BG) — Cameroon is set to launch a five-year national strategy to improve maternal health and reduce one...
Tour du Rwanda 2025 Launches With Global Spotlight
KIGALI, Rwanda (BG) - The 17th edition of the Tour du Rwanda, Africa's premier cycling race, kicked off Sunday at...
Climate Change Threatens West Africa’s Cacao Supply, Driving Up Prices
YAOUNDE, Cameroon (BG) – West Africa, which supplies approximately 70% of the world’s cacao, is facing a crisis as climate...
Centrafrique : intensification de la vaccination contre la polio dans les communautés isolées
La Centrafrique intensifie sa lutte contre la polio en ciblant notamment les populations vulnérables des zones minières isolées.
African Union Pushes for Visa-free Travel to Boost Integration
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (BG) - At the 38th African Union (AU) Summit, leaders are renewing calls for a visa-free Africa...
Malagasy Women Empowered Through Fashion Training
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (BG) – A unique training program in Madagascar has equipped women with fashion design and business skills, helping...
Youth-Led Thriller Secures International Distribution Deal After Uganda Film Festival Win
Award-winning “You May Kiss the Bride Goodbye” has signed with Okada Media, which is negotiating deals to take the youth-led...
UN Adopts Togo-sponsored Resolution to Show Africa’s True Size on World Maps
The U.N. General Assembly adopted a Togo-led resolution promoting equal-area maps in schools, media and institutions to depict Africa and...
Beyond Technical Expertise, Africa’s Public-Sector Reformers Put Leadership to the Test
From digital finance in Kenya to tax reform in Ghana, LEAPS is betting that Africa’s public-sector transformation ultimately depends on...
Kenya’s Wawira Njiru Awarded 2026 German Africa Prize for School Feeding Initiative
Food4Education founder Wawira Njiru is honored for transforming school feeding in Kenya while creating jobs, supporting farmers and strengthening local...